Exploring differences in the utilization of the emergency department between migrant and non-migrant populations: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migrants face several barriers when accessing care and tend to rely on emergency services to a greater extent than primary care. Comparing emergency department (ED) utilization by migrants and non-migrants can unveil inequalities affecting the migrant population and pave the way for public health strategies aimed at improving health outcomes. This systematic review aims to investigate differences in ED utilization between migrant and non-migrant populations to ultimately advance research on migrants' access to care and inform health policies addressing health inequalities.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in March 2023 on the Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The included studies were limited to those relying on data collected from

SUBMITTER: Acquadro-Pacera G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10996100 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature